While Mike won't be going home a winner, these other local chefs and
eateries have had their 15 minutes of fame in our living rooms. Check out these Houston restaurants that have been featured on food television. less

30 seconds was all it took to dash 30-year old Sarah Penrod's hope of small screen stardom. The League City chef was one of four finalists battling for the coveted spot on 'Next Food Network Star,' but she didn't make it due to her so-called "inauthentic" 30-second pitch for her would-be TV series.

30 seconds was all it took to dash 30-year old Sarah Penrod's hope of small screen stardom. The League City chef was one of four finalists battling for the coveted spot on 'Next Food Network Star,' but she ... more

Photo: Food Network

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The Third Ward sweet shop Not Jus' Donuts is the most recent local restaurant to be highlighted on national television after being seen on "Cake Boss" star Buddy Valastro's "Buddy's Bakery Rescue."

The Third Ward sweet shop Not Jus' Donuts is the most recent local restaurant to be highlighted on national television after being seen on "Cake Boss" star Buddy Valastro's "Buddy's Bakery Rescue."

Photo: TLC

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Take a look at this sign, because you won't see it around much longer. The End Zone is now called Houston Sports Hub, thanks to a makeover by Spike TV's "Bar Rescue."

Take a look at this sign, because you won't see it around much longer. The End Zone is now called Houston Sports Hub, thanks to a makeover by Spike TV's "Bar Rescue."

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A group shot of Houston Sports Hub (formerly The End Zone) employees. The bar was recently featured on Spike TV's "Bar Rescue."

A group shot of Houston Sports Hub (formerly The End Zone) employees. The bar was recently featured on Spike TV's "Bar Rescue."

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Beaver's Ice House has appeared on Food Network's 'Meat & Potatoes.'

Beaver's Ice House has appeared on Food Network's 'Meat & Potatoes.'

Photo: James Nielsen, Houston Chronicle

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Houston’s own Chef Andrew “Drew” Rogers, pastry chef and owner of Drew’s Pastry Place in Northwest Houston, was featured on TLC's 'Bakery Boss.'

Houston’s own Chef Andrew “Drew” Rogers, pastry chef and owner of Drew’s Pastry Place in Northwest Houston, was featured on TLC's 'Bakery Boss.'

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The Food Network's Restaurant Impossible remade the Pelican Grill in Seabrook for an upcoming episode of the reality show. The grand reopening was Jan. 11, 2012. A camera crew films diners. Crew remove the tarps that covered the restaurant for two days. less

The Food Network's Restaurant Impossible remade the Pelican Grill in Seabrook for an upcoming episode of the reality show. The grand reopening was Jan. 11, 2012. A camera crew films diners. Crew remove the ... more

Photo: Syd Kearney

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Pelican Grill was featured on an episode of Food Network's 'Restaurant Impossible.'

Pelican Grill was featured on an episode of Food Network's 'Restaurant Impossible.'

Photo: Syd Kearney, Houston Chronicle

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Pelican Grill was featured on an episode of Food Network's 'Restaurant Impossible.'

Pelican Grill was featured on an episode of Food Network's 'Restaurant Impossible.'

Houston can add another spot to its impressive list of eateries and watering holes that have been featured on national television. The latest local bar, Houston Sports Hub (formerly known as The End Zone Sports Bar and Grill) got a makeover, compliments of Spike TV's "Bar Rescue."

"It was like a bar boot camp," said Justin Whitfield, owner of Houston Sports Hub, located at 15209 Westheimer.

This bar was featured on the season finale on May 11. We're guessing it landed the coveted spot because of the friction among this group of employees. But all's well that ends well:

"There's drama like all bars," said Whitfield. "(Being on the show) did help to mend some relationships."

Whitfield said he was trained by some of the nation's finest in the industry, but he added that there was no guarantee that the show would complete the makeover, meaning the crew could pack up and leave at any time.

The big question is: Would he do it again?

"It was a great experience," Whitfield said. "I wouldn't do it again, though, because I don't like being yelled at. The yelling wasn't so bad. It was the stress."

Though, Whitfield was quick to add that the show's host John Taffer "is a really nice guy."

"We kept all the changes John made," Whitfield said. "We listened to him."